I started working for the council as a home help,I thought it was only for 6 weeks,but it become permanent,But even way back then most people were given was 3 hours for shopping pension and cleaning,
My first job was with a neigbour,elederly man I got 1 hour a day to make his breakfast, light his coal fire bring in Bucket of coal,Go back at dinner time and make his dinner,call at tea time to make a sandwich and cup of tea,My wage for the week was about £10,